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J Engen — Orange County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 56 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J Engen? 64.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 82% of J Engen's 56 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

J Engen
Orange County
64.1%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
35.9%
Convicted
56
Cases
39
Resolved here
89th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
56 cases · 2025
Based on 56 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J Engen filed your case in Orange County, here's what the data shows: of 56 cases filed, 39 reached an outcome — 64.1% were dismissed and 35.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 89% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (46 cases, 58.1% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (5 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 56 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Orange County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 46 58.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Orange County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Schirtzinger 842 12.4%
B G. Little 837 10.7%
C Padot 467 7.2%
A Branham 426 22.1%
M Yowell 410 9.2%

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving J Engen have a 64.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 56 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 89% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Engen include Traffic Infraction (46 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 5 Reckless Driving cases involving J Engen in Orange County, 5 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Orange County.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 56 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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